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The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-25
On the Subject of Rhymes.

Mr.. W. s. Gilbert has found the long de-
sired rhyme for silver in chilver, a word in
use at British sales of farm stock to denote
species of sheep. Re does not reveal the
rhyme which he has discovered for month.
but says it is not Ihackerays onety onth,
when am on the subject of rhymes, ne
adds, II should like TO suggest that any
inventor who Is in need of a name for his in
vention would confer a boon on all rhyme
sters, and at the same time insure himself
many gratuitous advertisements, if he were
TO select a word that rhymes to one of tie
many words liz common use that have very
few rhymes or none at ali. An invention
called, for instance, a Iorrange, would surely
he referred to whenever a poet wished to
rhyme to orangS A few more words rbym
ing to love are greatly wanted All who
have dabbled III amatory verse must have
telt this necessity. Revenge and avenge have
no rhyme but penge and Stonehenge; Golf has
no rhyme at all. Starve has no rhyme except
toh, irony9 carve Scarf has no rhvme. though
fully expect to be told that laugh and half and
calf are admisSible-which they certainly are
not. Scalp has no rhyme but Ain. False
has no rhyme-valse is near it, but the French
accent disqualifes it. Waltz is also near if
but the 1t" spoils it. Babe has no rhvme but
astrolabe-certain proper names excepted.
Gamboge has no rhyme but rouge. Tube
would be rhymeleSs save for cube and iniube
Fugue has no rhyme at ALL Gulf RHYMES
with no English word; we have to fall back
on Cardinal Panduff and Ulf, the minstrel
Azlmuth las only doth; Culm and cusp have
ho English rhymes. The Argonaut
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-25
Emancipation.

Was Abraham Lncoln's emancipation proc
lamation one actually freeing all the slaves or
Conditionally freeing themf F.
The proclamation Sept. %, 1892 declared
the presidents intention to prosecute the war
for the purpose of restoring the Union; that it
his intention, at the next meeting of
congress, TO recommend some practical meas
ure OF assistance in emancipation to those
states which would voluntarily accept it, He
announced that on Jan 1, 1868, all persons
held as slaves within any state or part of state
wherein the people were in rebellion should be
thenceforward forever free. The final proc
lamation was issued Jan. l, 1868, and desig-
mated the free states and parts of states. On
June Q, 1852, a law had been passed forbidding
slavery in the territories On Jan. 81, 1865.
article IS, amending the constitution of
the United States, prohibiting slavery, was
submitted to the states for their action On
Dec. IS, 1865, the secretary Of state declared
the amendment adopted, and the Fourteenth
amendment Qs67-s) forbade compensation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-25
TWO HOURS AND TEN CENTS.
An observaut Walters Experience With
81 DisagreeabIe Restaurant Crank.

An observaut Walters Experience With
81 DisagreeabIe Restaurant Crank.
"The work Of waiter may seem easy and
pleasant" recently observed a waiter in a
fashionable uptown restaurant to a reporter,
"but it is one Of the most trying cellings a
man can follow Take my experience this
morning as sample of every day. After
had finished arranging the tables and castorS
and filing the water bottles l was called
upon TO wait upon clerical looking gentle
man with a dismal COMMUNICATING, ca
daverous and mean looking. / knew at first
glance that L could expect no tip from him.
He seemed to be in a dilemma regarding his
choice of a breakfast First he gave an
order, then a moment afterward he counter
manded it, Then he sat gazing at the bill Of
fare in a despairing manner, seemingly I'M
able to come to a decision. [ approached
him courteously, end to expedite matters
made q few suggestions.
How would fried srnelts suit youF l
asked, mildly. He frowned and shook his
head.
- Some brOiled chicken, perhapsr That
wes something he never could digest.
"'Am omeletF He would not hear of it.
1t always distressed him.
Some delicious lamb cbopsH
" MOI No! No
"At this rebuff left him and took up my
station at respectful distance awaiting his
pleasure Finally be beckoned me to him,
and said. in a dictatOrial manner:
Just bring me a cup of cOffee-remem-
Der, not a pot, but cup. | see there is some
bread here and Twill make a light break
fast from that
II brought him what he wanted and de-
parted, but l was not done with him. First
must close an open window which he claimed
produced draught Then he desired a glass
cleaner than the on the table Numerous
other captious demands of like nature were
made and complied with, although inwardly
| was Tuning with rage. He remained at the
table for two hours reading the papers and
hdgeting i'll his chair, and all that it cost him
TO indulge his disagreeable whims was ten
cents. / have many cranks to deal with
every day, and they give me no end of
trouble. There is one customer who comes
here who is a genuine terror. He is never
satisfied with his food. The fish is not fresh
although ali We and kicking moment before
the cooking. The steak is underdone, and the
coffee always wreoched. He never is without
some complaint One day he sent a fine
tenderlOin steak back to the kitchen upon
some trivial pretext, and the cook to revenge
himself sent out the toughest piece of meat
In the house. The crank had INDUCED his
foolish fancy, however, and ate the leathery
meat with great satisfaction. These are the
worst class we have to deal with Others
who are almost as disagreeable are those who
imagine they own the entire establishment
and order the walters about as though they
were dogs. York Mail and Express
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A Canary,s Four Notes.

In the song of a canary four notes are
recognized by-dealers, and they can tell by
listening to it for very few minutes whether
the ORD is German or American They are
the water note, which is a ripping, gurgIing,
attractive bit of warbling like the murmur
81 a rill; the flute note, clear and ringing;
the whlStllng note, OF the same class, but very
hlucn inner, and the rolling note, which is
CONTINUOUS melody, rising and falling only to
rise again. 1t is in the last named note that
American birds fail. They cannot hold it.
Another difference between the two is that
German canaries are night singers-they will
sing until the light is extingushed. But
American birds put their heads under their
wings with darkness. Free Press.
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A Funeral Ring.

Will you please give description Of those rings
given out by the relatives Of deceased person
in old times in New Englandi A. n
About the middle of the Eighteenth century
it was customary upon the death of a member
of family among the weather. classes to
have made number of funeral memorial
finger rings, to be given to mOurners The
rings were usually of, say, IS carat gold, and
often set with precious stones. Sometimes,
instead of the setting, there would be fat
place on which would be engraved some ap-
propriate devise, such as cherubs' heads. On
the outside was an inscription, O. e., pardon
jones. obi APP. g. 1850. Act 49," A favor.
ite setting was coffin Of some dark stone.
Some of these coffin rings are now in the
possession of New England families, and are
perhaps the most perfect marks that remain
or the righteousness Of Puritan DAYS
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Quaint and Curious Questions Interest
ing for All to Know.

Quaint and Curious Questions Interest
ing for All to Know.
l. In the poem called 'Maclanes Child" cS
Charles Mackay, what did Maclane do 70 wrong
Eyang refer TO the passage:
scorn forgiveness, naughty man;
You've injured me before the clan;
And nought but blood shall wipe away
The shame have endured to-day.
g In the last stanza of How He Saved st.
MichaeI's," what does the line mean
He might read who ran? W. a.
l. The poem was based on a legend of 10th
buy Hall Scottish legends are very nu-
merOus, and very limited number Of the
whole have found their way into books
known in this country. The probability is
that the author of the poem selected legend
that met his eye in some rare book; at least
one not to be found in this country.
2 He who runs may read" Is an old say
ing, and signifies that thing is so plain that
even the most hurried people may understand
IL
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-25
Atmosphere.

Do the sun and planets possess atmospherea
similar to that Of the earthY STUDENT
They do. The spectroscope is now reveal.
ing what these atnoSpheres are composed Of
That of the sun contains, besides hydrogen
and other gases, the vapors of solids and
liquids highly heated, iron vapor being one Of
the principal constituents The atmosphere
OF Venus and Mars appear to be similar -
that OF the earth; those of Neptune, Saturn,
Uranus and Jupiter differ from our atmos
phere. 1t is probable that they possess SO
high temperature as to keep solids in stats
Of vapor and to be slightly self luminous The
Moon shows no trace of atmosphere
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-25
The Light BRIGADE.

What was the object Of the celebrated charge
OF the Light brigade at Balaklava during the
Crimean war? Had any order been givenS
G. r.
On Oct rs, 1854. Balaklava, in possession of
the Allies, was attacked by the Russians, who
stormed four redoubts, feebly defended by
Turkish troops, but were repulsed by the
Highlanders and defeated by the English
heavy brigade, and made no further effort to
advance A Capt. Nolan purported to bring
an order from Lord Lucan to the Earl of
Cardigan for the capture Of certain Russian
guns Cardiga- led his light brigade of COG
cavalry against the enemy and cut his way
back under terrible fire from the Russian
batteries. Only $50 men returned Capt.
Nolan, who bore the disputed order, was the
first TO fall, thus cutting off an important
chain of evidence as to the responsibility for
the useless sacrifice.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-25
An Insurance Question.

If insure my house and pay the premium to a
broker and he fails to pay it to the company, can
Irecover in case of loss? ISsrRAScE
The decisions in several states are that the
broker is the agent Of the insured and not of
the company. But the company gives credit
when it delivers the policy without receiving
the cash premium, either to the broker or to
the insured or to both. If it afterward noti-
fes the insured that ON account of the pre-
MUM not being paid it will not be bound in
case of loss there would be q question of its
liability. Without such notice the company
could be made to pay.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-25
FOR RENT, LEASE: SALE

FHVHE WAIKIKI RESIDENCE OF MR. FRED H
II Hayselden, situated at Kapiolan1 Park, be-
tween the residences of Hon. W G. Irwin and
Mr.. Frank Brown, is offered for rent, lease or
sale. Also the premises adjoini ng the Hawaiian
Opera House, Palace square. For te. ms apply to
the Undersigned FRED H. HAYSELDEN.
762aug1tf
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-25
The Cabinet.

VIII you please safe If the cabinet or chiefs OF
departments at Washington weFe originally esSab
hshed as they are nowS History
Washingtons cabinet consisted of q score
tary Of state, or foreign affairs, as this de-
partment was then called; secretary of the
treasury; secretary Of war, which included
the navy, and attorney general. The post
master general was not considered a cabinet
officer till invited to cabinet meetings by
Jackson in 1929. The navy department. was
established in 1898; the department of the in.
terror in 1S49
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-08-25
OuerieA.

1. Please give the correct pronunciation of the
Spanish names Mercedes and Dolores.
?. In various English novels have seen the ex-
pressicns in the circumstances" instead of ''un.
der the circumstances and different tor instead
Of different from" Which forms are correct!
INQUIRER.
1. Mer-say -thace, Do-lo-race; accent on sec
ond syllable in each case.
2. Custom makes under the circum.
stances correct. 1t is better to say differ
ing from"
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Iettera of CnndnIanra

VIII you please inform me whether letters Of
coincidence should be answered. DIV
1t is not a breach of etiquette to fail to reply
to a letter Of coincidence. Usually such letters
are very numerous and to reply to all of them
would be a very melancholy work, and only
serve to keep the writer's mind dwelling on
the bereavement.
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Answered bv Correspondents,

In what battle Of the Revolution were all the
dogs killed to prevent giving the alarm B.
1t was at the capture of Stony Point by
Gen. Wayne. Hide.
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A Question of Grammar.

VIII you please inform me if the expression
Il had rather" IS correct! CT
The expression is not condemned by the
grammar, but Il would rather" is often pre-
ferred
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-11
AL Prices in Plain Figures.
Pettis, Bassett&Co
FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN THE FALL.
a Large Attendance at the Flower Show Yes
terday-A Present to Mr. Bertermann.

Between fifteen hundred and two thousand
persons attended the floral exhibition yesterday
afternoon and last night, and the florists hope
that they viii not need to draw upon their guar
antee fund to pay premiums. The floral designs
are all in position, and attract much attention
Among the additions is beautiful funeral piece
by John G. Heinl, of Terre Haute. There are
baskets, crosses, and many different designs
that really works of art. Another feature of
the day was the table decorations shown by the
Grand Hotel and Bates House. In the evening
the Lyra Society gave a concert. The pro
gramme was prepared for the occasion by Pro-
fessor Ernestinof, and was very fine Among
the special numbers rendered were 1.-The Chrys-
anthemrm Grand March 1.-The Mil on the
Rocks" May Bells" and stAnnie Laurie" The
full chorus present, and the concert was one
of the societyS best.
During the evening Mr.. Carmody of Evans
vile, president of the State association, came to
the front of the stage and said: In every
Rociation or society there is to whom
the most honor is due. In this instance it is
Mr. VIM. Bertermann, OF this city, On whose eff
forts the success of the show depeuded-
He then called Mr.. Bertermann out and pre-
sented him with handsome pair of gold and
pearl opera glasses. Mr. Bertermann said he was
not a speech maker, and, thanking the presi-
dent, he retired.
The programme for tonight embraces some
fine orchestra music. There viii be some new
floral attractions added, among them the pearl
de resignation. in cut flowers. which IS pro-
nounced piece of artistic work uneaualed
The Society of Florists Of Indiana met in an
nual session yesterday morning. and after trans
acting some routine business adjourned to
meet in this city next February II was de-
special. during the week, and on Saturday to
sell at private sale all plants on exhibition.
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A NOTED SAFE-BLOWER.
Arrest of Man Charged with Having Com
mitted Big Robbery at Springfield, Ill.

The police locked behind the bars of the sta
ton house, yesterday morning, at o'clock, one
of the most noted safe-blowers and thieves of
the country His name is Samuel P. Snowden
and he is wanted at Springfield, Ill, with an
other man for the robbery of a large safe and
store last Sunday night. The police found on
him goods that indicate that he is of three
men who robbed the safe in Charles Mayors
store three weeks ago. On Wednesday Supern-
tendent Travis received telegram from Spring
field stating that the two men who had robbed
the safe in that city had left two valises at a
hotel there with instructions to express them to
this city to '.Dave Smith, in care of
Junes restaurant" The telegram fur
Their stated that the valise had been
expressed and asked the police to be on the
lookout for them.
Early yesterday morning Detective Thornton
went to June's restaurant and found Snowden
eating breakfast. He did not disturb him. but
awaited the arrival of the valises. They came
Dave Smith and the other to Charles Hugo"
The express messenger, who had been posted,
took the packages directly to June's and the
bartender receipted for the one addressed to
Smith No one claimed the other, and the mess
enger was starting away when Snowden stepped
forward and said his name was Hogan, and that
he would take the valse. Captain Campbell,
Sergeant Sauers and detectives Haley and
Thornton were present, and Immediately placed
both Snowden and Smith under arrest.
After the two had been taken to the station
house. Mr.. Smith was released, as it was shown
that he was not aware that the valise was to be
expressed to him. After the arrest was made
Smith informed the police that the other party
to the Springfield robbery. whose name is Fos-
ter was with Snowden in the restaurant on
Wednesday night. The, detect IS made a
search for him yesterday, but did not find him.
When Snowden was searched at the station
house some knives were found on him that were
identified by Charles Mayer having been
taken from his store The mans home is un-
known to the police, but is supposed to be some
where in the East. An officer came from
Springfield Yesterday and viii take Snowden
back there for trial as soon the requisition
papers can be obtained
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-11
SUPPLIES FOR INDIANA SOLDIERS.
Adjutant-Generars Requisition on the Gov
eminent for Equipment Of State Troops.

The Acknowledgement has received a letter
from the Secretary of War, advising him that
the equipments for which a requisition sent
f1s. month will be furnished, with few excep-
tons. The national government will furnish
300 wall tents, 3 hospital tents, 100 overcoats
Infantry size) 100 axes, 100 hatchets, 100 picks,
100 spades, 500 mess pans, 300 camp kettles. 100
gum blankets, 100 infantry blankets. 20 drums,
60 trumpets, and 200 Springfield rifles. With
these supplies the militia of the State will
be well equipped. The port on of the national
appropriation belonging to Indiana, about $12,-
900, is very nearly exhausted by this draft.
Next year the Adjutant-general proposes to
draw United States regulation fatigue uniforms
for every company in the State. A portion of
the supplies, including the overcoats, will not be
issued until need arises from companies being
called out in winter The object of SO large an
order of drums and trumpets is the supply of
drum corps, which are expected to be organized
in every company. The new goods will proba-
bly, arrive within a month.
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To Builders.

TO Builders.
We would advise those building or intending
to do so to call and see our ful-size model
Hills Sliding Inside Blinds. They are better in
every way than the hanging blinds. and cheaper;
can be put in old houses as we'll as new. 1t
won't cost you anything come and examine
them. HILDEBRAND e FUGATE. Agents,
so South Meridian Street
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lower limbs. After the case had been called
yesterday morning, Mr.. Sherman. the former
owner of the hotel, released co-defend-
ant, and Sinker 81 Davis alone held re-
sponsible for the accident. There is a great
deal of evidence to be heard. and the case will
probably be on trial several days.
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CITY MATTERS IN GENERAL
Tn-Dax,s Dainrs

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW, TomInson Hall, after
noon and evening.
GRAND OPERA-HOUSE-Vernona Jarbeau in
Starlight" evening.
THE MUSEUM-.Little Barefoot" afternoon and
evening.
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FIuctuating Rates.
Tid-Bits.

Lieutenant Bangs registering at Los Angeles
hotell-What's good room worthl
Clerk-Rooms are worth So now; but prices
may advance during the night
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If your hair is thinning and fading, use Ayers
Hair Vigor. 1t restores color and vitality.
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a ygI1 Lac Of eook-eases at wm. l. Elder.s.
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The Responsibility Fixed.

The Responsibility Fixed.
Memphis Avalanche
1t is pretty generally agreed that the scam ps
who played that bomb joke Judge Waite
were not newspaper men. They were only
Journalists
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A Democratic Annex.

A Democratic Annex.
Chicago Journal.
The Prohibition party has ceased to be an
anti-rum party, aud is simply an anti Repub
lican party.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The annual meeting of the Young Peoples
Literary and Vocal Circle, of Central-avenue
Church, was held last night The report of the
secretary showed the circle to have done much
good work during the year. and to have acumu-
lated quite handsome fund, to be applied to
buying an organ for the proposed new church.
The following officers were elected for the COM
ing year: President, w. T. Brown, vice presi-
dents, Ida Andrus, Mrs. Perry; secretary, Ed.
Hereth; treasurer Eva Austin
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-11

a NEW JOURNALISTIC VENTURE
The Call, the latest evening newspaper ven
ture in Indianapolis began its existence yester-
day. It is fvs-column folio, of neat typo
graphical appearance and will be sold for one
cent It will devote special attention to local
news, Of which the first number presents q good
variety The manager of tho enterprise is w.
paper experience in indianapolis, Chicago and
Omaha
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SHOW THIS TO YOU

Albert Gall do not from broken and incomplete
and la
If buy Moquette Body Brussels
Gall choice restricted few but
beautiful elegant
m be in the largest cities in the country
a
dealers eXpatang the stocks of
decorations Mr. Gall has the pleasure anticipating
his
SPECIAI-1OO0 Rugs at list price.
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Several days ago Matthew Tankersley, a
stranger. applied to Mr.. Mack. the proprietor
OF the Chicago shoe house. for work. and as he
presented recommendations to the effect that he
was competent salesman. he was given place
In the store. Last evening Mr.. Mack reported
that he had caught him stealing pair of Shoes
and took him to the station-house, where he was
charged with larceny.
Semi-weekly south Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1883-1889, 1887-05-27

The Democratic State Central Com
mittee has decided to open the cam.
paign June 18th, with an old-fashion-
ed barbecue near Lexington with
speeches by Gen. Buckner, Senators
Beck, Blackburn and others. The
campaign should have been opened
within ten days after the nominations
were made. Six weeks is too short q
time to make thorough canvass Of
the State. There is no good reason
for waiting three weeks longer before
beginning the work ofactive canvass
ing. Let the nominees at once mount
the raging stump and not wait tC
touch off the first fireworks at Lex,
ington's blowout.